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(Exam 18) Ch 40 Hospice Care Key Terms

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Additional drug or treatment.   adjuvant  
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Common depressed reaction to the death of a loved one.   bereavement  
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General ill health and malnutrition marked by weakness and emaciation; usually associated with a serious disease such as cancer.   cachexia  
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Aggressive care with the goal and intent of curing the disease and prolonging life at all costs.   curative treatment  
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Pertaining to the total patient care that considers the physical, emotional, social, economic, and spiritual needs of the person.   holistic  
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Philosophy of care that provides support to terminally ill people and their families.   hospice  
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A diverse team of professionals from several disciplines who collaborate to optimize care decrease fragmentation services.   interdisciplinary team  
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An evaluation of the factors that alleviate or exacerbate a patients pain.   pain assessment  
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Preventing, relieving, reducing, or soothing symptoms of disease or disorders without effecting a cure.   palliative care  
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A combination of psychological and social factors.   psychosocial  
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Period of relief from responsibilities for the care of a patient.   respite care  
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An advanced stage of disease with no known cure and poor prognosis.   terminal illness  
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Slowly increasing the amount of a drug to find the therapeutic dose.   titrate  
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One who assumes ongoing responsibility for health maintenance and therapy for the ill.   primary caregiver  
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